Watch: A practical view of sustainability in composites product development
Markus Beer of Forward Engineering addresses definitions of sustainability, how to approach sustainability goals, the role of life cycle analysis (LCA) and social, environmental and governmental driving forces. Watch his “CW Tech Days: Sustainability” presentation.
Markus Beer is group leader of sustainability at Forward Engineering GmbH (Munich, Germany). On April 17, 2024, he was one of six expert speakers to present at the virtual “CW Tech Days: Sustainability” event.
Beer’s presentation “” addressed:
- Definitions of sustainability in composites manufacturing.
- Regulatory efforts.
- Approaches to meet sustainability goals.
- The role of life cycle analysis of materials and products.
- Designing for sustainability.
ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ is offering free access to Beer’s recorded presentation as well as his Tech Days slide deck.
About CW Tech Days
CW Tech Days are virtual symposiums hosted by CW. Expert presenters zero in on the topics impacting composites manufacturing today.
The April 17 “CW Tech Days: Sustainability” explored the technologies, materials and strategies that can help composites manufacturers become more sustainable.
from industry experts emphasized waste reduction, energy efficiency, bio-materials and recycling.
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